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Is Darby, Pennsylvania Safe?

Population 10,666 · Safer than 23% of US cities

Declining· 2023 FBI UCR data

Darby is a smaller community of 10,666 people with a D+ safety grade. Crime runs close to the national average for violent offenses, and the overall rate sits at 247.1 per 1,000. Property crime makes up the majority of offenses, with theft at 1,863 per 100K.

Darby Crime Rates vs State and National Averages

MetricDarbyPennsylvania AvgNational Avg
Violent Crime Rate320.6314.3363.8
Property Crime Rate2150.61983.01,832.3
Murder Rate3.0--5.7
Assault Rate192.0--268.2
Theft Rate1863.0--1,401.5
Vehicle Theft Rate352.0--318.3

All rates per 100,000 residents. 2024 FBI Uniform Crime Report + Census Bureau population estimates.

Overall SafetyD+

247.1 crimes per 1,000 residents

Violent CrimeC

321/100K (national avg: 364)

Property CrimeD+

2151/100K (national avg: 1,832)

Key Crime Statistics for Darby

Violent crime in Darby is close to the national average. The rate of 320.6 per 100K falls below the national 363.8.

Property crime is above the national average at 2150.6 per 100K vs. the national 1,832.3.

Theft is the most reported crime at 1,863 per 100K. The national average is 1,401.5.

Darby Crime Breakdown by Category

Murder3
053% of avgAvg: 5.7
Assault192
072% of avgAvg: 268.2
Robbery69
01.1x national avgAvg: 63.3
Burglary289
01.1x national avgAvg: 269.8
Theft1,863
01.3x national avgAvg: 1,401.5
Vehicle Theft352
01.1x national avgAvg: 318.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. Vertical marker = national average.

How Darby Compares

Violent Crime Rate (per 100K)

Darby
320.6
State
314.3
National
363.8

Property Crime Rate (per 100K)

Darby
2150.6
State
1983.0
National
1832.3

Rates per 100,000 residents. National averages from 2023 FBI UCR data.

Frequently Asked Questions About Darby Safety

Is Darby safe?
Not especially. Darby earns a D+ with a crime rate of 247.1 per 1,000 residents, and violent crime runs close to the national average. Standard precautions apply, especially at night.
What is the crime rate in Darby?
247.1 per 1,000 residents. That breaks down to a violent crime rate of 320.6 per 100,000 (the national average is 363.8) and property crime at 2150.6 per 100,000 (national average: 1832.3).
Is Darby safe for tourists?
Exercise extra caution. Darby's D+ grade reflects real risk, particularly for property crime. Theft (1,863 per 100K) is the biggest concern for visitors. Stay in well-lit, busy areas at night.
What are the safest neighborhoods in Darby?
Neighborhood-level data varies, but suburban residential areas in Darby generally report lower crime than downtown or commercial districts. For block-level detail, check the Darby police department's crime map.
Is crime increasing in Darby?
Yes, there's been an uptick. Darby's crime rates have moved in the wrong direction recently, though the city still holds a D+ grade overall.
How does Darby compare to other cities in Pennsylvania?
Below average for the state. Darby ranks behind about 69% of Pennsylvania cities on safety, with property crime being the bigger issue at 1.2x the national rate.
How safe is Darby to live in?
Worth factoring into your decision. Violent crime is close to the national average, which is encouraging. The upward trend in crime is concerning.
How bad is crime in Darby?
Bad. A D+ grade and 247.1 per-thousand rate put Darby below 77% of US cities. Violent crime at 321 per 100K is the core problem.
What is the violent crime rate in Darby?
320.6 per 100,000, which is 12% below the national average of 363.8. That includes assault (192), robbery (69), and murder (3.0) per 100,000.

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